I try to change things on this website and add new material regularly, but sometimes it’s just too busy!

Feature photo above, July 2019: Heintzman model A upright built in 1909, action rebuilt by Ralph Thorn Pianos. Moths and beetles had damaged most felt and cloth components, thus requiring a very comprehensive rebuilding of all mechanical aspects. All felt, cloth and leather parts in the action and keyboard were replaced, only the original wood and metal remained. A rebuilt piano can look like new, sound and play like new. The four piano players in the house are very happy! Below are two more photos of the same project.